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The 2026 Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026 in beautiful Highland County, Virginia. The yearly event features 2 States, 3 Counties, 9 mountains, 105 miles, and over 10,000 feet of climb. The challenge features 4 courses of different ability levels that include:
Blue Grass Valley Ride: 27 miles of rolling valley hills.
Two State Short Ride: 53 miles and 4 mountains to climb.
Two State Long Ride: follow the century ride for 54 miles then add the Blue Grass Valley ride for a total of 67 miles with 4 mountains to climb.
Century: 2 States, 3 counties, 9 mountains, over 100 miles and over 10,000 feet to climb !
Route Maps & Climb profiles are available at http://highlandcountyrecreation.org/mountain-mama-road-bike-challenge.html
The Stonewood Vol. Fire Dept. is hosting its 4th annual 5 alarm 5k. This race will raise money for Stonewood Vol. Fire Dept. in its efforts to purchase and maintain safe equipment for the community it serves.
Race starts at 8 am and registration is 6:30 am at the Stonewood Vol. Fire Dept.
The first 100 entries will receive an event themed challenge coin.
Directions to “The Landing” Basecamp
The SlatyFork Enduro is the 4th stop in the West Virginia Enduro Series and will have 7 timed stages. Beginner category will race stages 1, 2, 3, and 4. Shuttles will be provided on race day (Sunday). Casual shuttles are recommended on Saturday for practice, coordinate before riding the trails to ensure practice transport.
Onsite field camping is allowed, however primitive & limited. First come, first serve. There will be port-a-potties with a hand wash station available. Dogs are required to be leashed at all times.
Area lodging (condos/cabins) can be found:
Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Elk River Inn & Cabins
Morning Glory Inn
Pocahontas County Convention & Visitors Bureau
REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY AUGUST 6th at MIDNIGHT.
Register by APRIL 20th to get the Early Bird Discount! CODE: PocaTrails
Each registration before June 30^th will include a t-shirt; additional event t-shirts may be purchased before June 30^th.
Saturday (8/8)
Casual shuttles can be arranged for practice rides of the course, but coordinate before riding the trails to ensure practice transport.
7pm-ish: Dinner will be available for cash donations onsite and live music afterwards.
Sunday (8/9)
MANDATORY RACE MEETING at 9am, race starts at 10am. Water & snacks will be available at the Tea Creek Campground shuttle area. Dinner will be catered at the Basecamp during awards.
Join us on Saturday, August 29th at ACE Adventure Resort for a vibrant, high-energy day of fun, fitness, and community at the Color Dash for Hope! This colorful 5K run/walk is open to all ages and fitness levels—whether you're a serious runner or st want to have fun, you’ll be showered in bright bursts of color as you dash along the scenic course.
More than just a fun run, the Color Dash for Hope supports an important cause: Hope in the Hills and their mission to end opiate addiction in Appalachia. By participating, you’ll not only enjoy an unforgettable day of color and laughter, but also contribute to creating a brighter, healthier future for our region.
Event Highlights:
A 5K course filled with vibrant color stations
Family-friendly atmosphere—fun for all ages!
Post-dash celebration with music, food, and more at ACE Adventure Resort
Support Hope in the Hills in their fight against opiate addiction
Date: Saturday, August 29th
Location: ACE Adventure Resort
Time: Registration opens at 8:00 AM | Dash begins at 10:00 AM
Bring your friends, family, and plenty of white clothing—because by the end of the dash, you’ll be covered in color and filled with hope! Help us paint the path toward recovery while having a blast.
Ready to dash for hope? Sign up today!
Join us for the 6th Annual Moonlight on the Falls Marathon on August 29-30, 2026, at beautiful Blackwater Falls State Park in Tucker County, West Virginia. Beat the summer heat run with us under the stars and enjoy the perfect running temperatures of our cool late summer mountain nights.
This race will be a nighttime race featuring a Marathon, Half Marathon, Distance Challenge (Ultra Marathon), Relay, and Quarter Marathon. It will be an approximately 6.55-mile (Quarter Marathon) looped course beginning and ending at Pendleton Point in Blackwater Falls State Park. The Distance Challenge will begin at 10 PM and go until 7:45 AM with options to run Solo, 2 Person Relay, 4 Person Relay, and 6 Person Relay. In addition to being held in one of West Virginia's most visited and beautiful state parks running conditions should be perfect, average nighttime temperatures during the end of August here in the mountains are 55 degrees.
As with all of our races, the Moonlight on the Falls Marathon is meant to be a true destination experience. We plan on a festival-like atmosphere for Packet Pick Up and Pre-Race on Saturday with live music, vendors, food, and more! In addition to our festivities, we encourage everyone to check out the endless outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as our funky little mountain towns of Davis and Thomas.
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A REFLECTIVE VEST OR SIMILAR GEAR AND A HEADLAMP. The roads in the park are closed at night to outside traffic and anyone not staying in the park, however, for safety purposes, we will require runners to wear a reflective vest and have a headlamp. Have fun with your lighting; glow sticks and other fun lighting for your outfits are highly encouraged!
Swag - All participants will receive a Super Soft Triblend McClumsy long-sleeve T-shirt, finisher medal, and more!
Course - The Moonlight on the Falls Marathon Course is an all-paved 6.55-mile (Quarter Marathon Course) that starts and finishes at Pendleton Point in Blackwater Falls State Park.
Distance Challenge Teams - One person will be responsible for setting up their Teams. Once they register, they will set up a password to give to additional teammates. To make the Team Challenge more approachable, each participant in the relay will register and pay individually.
The below format is for 2025. We may change it slightly for 2026, but will be keeping the 'total cumulative laps' format.
We made some changes to our Teams Categories for 2027 because we want more of you to run with us all night long!
All Team Members will have a timing chip on their bib.
The Distance Challenge will be scored by total laps run (by Solo, or per team).
All/Any Distance Challenge Team Members can run at the same time and at any point throughout the night.
TEAMS ONLY: Each lap Run from 10 PM (Race Start) through 4:59 AM will count as 1 lap. All Laps started between 5 AM & 5:59 AM will be worth 2 laps.
Final Laps for the Distance Challenge must be started before 6:00 AM
On-course parking is allowed for all Distance Challenge Participants to set up your own aid stations and make refueling easy.
At 7 AM, we will have a Sunrise Celebration for all Distance Challenge Participants, which will include breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and more! Show your Distance Challenge bib and get it marked for breakfast (Non-DC and spectators can purchase).
Last But Not Least We are also going to be giving away: 2 Nights of Lodging and Free Entry to the 2027 Moonlight on the Falls for the Solo Distance Challenge Male and Female Winners, 2 Person Team Winners, 4 Person Team Winners, and 6 Person Team Winners.
WE ARE SUPER PUMPED to give folks time to prepare for the OG COURSE! September 5th - 6th - 2026 over Labor Day Weekend – IT WILL BE SOOO FUN! #Shenandoah100 - Shenandoah Mountain 100 Shenandoah Mountain Touring - MTB Events Stokesville 60/40K - Stoopid 50 - Wilderness 101 - Shenandoah 100 It is going to serve up sooooo much more time rolling BIG SWEET DOWNHILS! Prepare yourself! Saturday Sept 5th, 2026 8:00 AM START - 100k Marathon Distance Maps RIDE WITH GPS - 100K - GOOGLE MAP OVERVIEW - 100K - STRAVA Map to follow… Note that Aid Station #2 will now be at the bottom of Wolf Ridge Trail. (NOT OG 2/6 location) Sunday Sept 6th 2026 - 100 MILE Ultra Distance Maps RIDE WITH GPS - 100 Mile - GOOGLE MAP - 100 MILE - STAVA MAP HERE * there is a slight error on Ride w/GPS map on Wolf Ridge The Plan is SET! One amazing weekend long event with two awesome loop choices 1) Registration and camping is LIMITED. Having said that…. we do have a LOT of extra room in the field for those who didn't get a
campsite to set up “SHOP”. 2) 100k - 2 DROP BAGS. 100 miler - 4 DROP BAGS 3) Aid Stations will have water, HEED, Hammer Gel, PB&J with some packaged food. Coke at 2 stations. 4) Participant support - NO - you can NOT follow your "rider" around the course to support. You CAN sign up to help at an aid station and HELP ALL THE RIDERS. Our agreement with the USFS to minimally impact the Forest is paramount. And this is the only way we can do our part to limit our footprint and not disrupt the sensitive balance of life and user access during this event weekend. Rider disqualification will result if outside support is noted or reported. Race Info: Transfer to another person $30 or $50 - from July 1st to Aug 15th NO Transfers after Aug 15th - 11 PM *** Entry EDITS *** like to another class or distance are possible until Sept 1 - Tuesday 11 pm We do not carryover entries to another year Picture ID/License is required at rider check in 100K Check in - Friday 6:00 - 9:00 pm if camping or Saturday
6:30 - 7:40 am At the Stokesville Campground next to the Start/Finish line. 100 MILE Check in - Saturday 6:00 - 9:00 pm or Sunday 5:00 - 6:00 am At the Stokesville Campground next to the Start/Finish line. The Shenandoah Mountain 100 is one of the most popular courses in the NUE Series. Your entry fee includes aid stations 20 miles apart along the course. Cash purse listed below. Class categories: Men and Women Open, Singlespeed, U 19 (Juniors), Masters (50+), Tandem, and Clydesdale. All competitors will receive a technical t-shirt and participant pint glass. CAMPING - We recommended reserving a site at the host venue - Stokesville Campground - for the full 3-day weekend or at Natural Chimney Campground. If sites are not available on those portals, then camping is full. Participants can set up shop for their respective event in the Observatory field for the event. We have a drop system organized where you can arrange to have supplies (lights, gear, food, etc.) left at the aid stations. You
are allowed TWO (100K) or FOUR (100 MILER)- 1 gallon ziploc bags to be used as drop bags that we will provide. That includes your lights!!!! If the ziploc cannot seal closed we will not send it onto the aid stations. No camelbak drops allowed unless it fits in one closed gallon ziploc bag. They must be labeled with race number and are to be dropped off no later than 1 hour before the event start. They cannot be picked up again until the evening at the end of the race. If you are unable to pick up your supplies, we can mail them back to you for $30. We are not responsible for any lost, stolen or missing drop bags. AID STATIONS: The aid stations' high spirits will keep you rolling and having fun all day. When stopping at a station please do not drop your bike in the road, either keep it between your legs or walk it to the side of the road and so it isn't in the way of other Forest users. We are in a tough spot with spectators - we can't have them at the Campground or out on the course - there
just isn't physically room to park extra cars. But we need some volunteers. So if you have family that "MUST ATTEND" we can put them to use as a volunteer. We have some great volunteer spots that could use their help. THIS YEAR MORE THEN EVER non racers MUST volunteer. Volunteers are a great aspect to this event as well as all of our other events, so please help out. Station #1: 11 miles in - approx. 1-2 hours - Bottom of Tillman West on Tillman Rd. NO DROP BAGS ALLOWED - Water - You will have to stop while we fill your bottle. You will have to take off the lid and hold it yourself. We will have a pump and some mechanical supplies. You will have the climb up Lynn and roll the downhill on Wolf before station #2 Station #2: NEW LOCATION 24.5 miles - approx. 2 to 3 1/2 hours - Wolf Ridge Parking Lot Station will be stocked with food and beverages to be announced at a later time. Station #3: 45 miles in - approx. 3 1/2 to 5 hours - Bottom of Dowell's Draft (last 100K station) Anything but
specific food is discouraged. Station will be stocked with food and beverages to be announced at a later time. Station #4: 57 miles in - approx. 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours – Cold Coke Braley Pond Anything but specific food is discouraged. Station will be stocked with food and beverages to be announced at a later time. Station #5: 75 miles in - approx. 5 1/2 to 10 hours -- Cold Coke Shen Mtn Picnic Area No one is permitted to continue past this section without lights and or approval from the boss past 4:20 PM. Warm clothes are suggested if you think you will be out after dark. 6:00 PM is the cut off even if you have lights. Station #6: 88 miles in - approx. 7 to 14 hours - Bottom of Chestnut/Skidmore Additional lights may be needed at this point. If you have been riding from #5 in the dark it will take you at least 2 hours to finish the race in the dark. The leaders can do the last section in about 1 hour during daylight. Cash Payout Breakdown 100 Miler: Top 5 Men Overall: 1st - $500, 2nd - $400,
3rd - $300, 4th - $250, 5th - $200 Top 5 Women Overall: 1st - $500, 2nd - $400, 3rd - $300, 4th - $250, 5th - $200 Cash Payout Breakdown: Marathon Distance Top 3 Men Overall: 1st - $250, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $150, 4th & 5th - 2019 100K Entry Top 3 Women Overall: 1st - $250, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $150, 4th & 5th - 2019 100K Entry Places to visit while you are here:Downtown Harrisonburg and Massanutten Resort’s Indoor Water Park! Places to get some grub: Billy Jack's Wing & Draft Shack and Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Local bike shop: Shenandoah Bicycle Company Video Coverage:
2013 Shenandoah Mountain 100 from Adventure Seen on Vimeo. Shenandoah Mountain 100 - 2012 National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series Mountain Bike Event from Shenandoah Mountain Touring on Vimeo. http://vimeo.com/31141601 - 2011 Shenandoah Mountain Touring
The Odyssey Trail Running Rampage will bring in Fall with four great trail running races: the 50K Ultra, the Marathon, the Half Marathon, and the Six-Miler. These trail races will give athletes the opportunity to run on some of the best trails in the Southeast at a gorgeous state park nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Douthat State Park. Get together with family and friends this weekend at Douthat State Park to enjoy hiking, mountain biking, paddling, fishing, and relaxing.
We are excited to be are part of the Virginia State Park Adventure Series were athletes can compete at different events at Virginia State Parks to earn points to win prizes at the end of the year.
The 50K Ultra, the Marathon, the Half Marathon, race courses will be a loop format offering challenging uphills, fast downhills and beautiful views at multiple points on the trail. Racers will run along creeks with waterfalls and through Rhododendron-covered tunnels engulfing the trails. The loop will have a total elevation gain of 2700 feet over 13 miles, the majority of which will be gained in the first three miles.
The 50K Ultra will entail 3 loops ((Two) Half Marathon loops + (One) 6 mile loop); the Marathon 2 loops; and the Half Marathon 1 loop. There will be 1 aid station on top of the mountain, at the cabin overlook, at mile 3.5 with water only and 2 fully stocked aid stations at miles 9(mile 1 for the Six Miler) and 11.25 (mile 3.5 for the Six Miler) of each loop. They will have HEED water, flat cola, potatoes and salt, banana halves, and pretzels at each station. Ultra and Marathon runners will be able to stage supplies at the finish of the loop.
The Six Mile Trail race will be a single loop with a few challenging uphills, but mostly rolling terrain. This loop will have over 1000 feet of elevation gain. This race will incorporate the last five miles of the other three events' loop with the addition of the Tobacco Hollow Ridge Trail at the start. The loops for all the events are a little long by 0.3 +/- miles (more plus). There will be no extra charge for the bonus miles!
Why the loop format? The loop preserves a little piece of history. The half marathon loop was designed as part of the Odyssey Off-Road Iron – Distance Triathlon, in which competitors capped off 2.4 miles of swimming and 112 miles of biking with the trail marathon of two 13.1 mile loops. Numerous requests for the option to skip the swim and bike and to “just” run the loop led to creation of the Trail Running Rampage events.
The Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon will take place on the Blackwater Canyon railroad grade and Allegheny Highlands Trail running from Thomas, WV to Mill Race Park in Parsons, WV. Please join us for this epic event in support of the Highlands Trail Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to trail development in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia.
The Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon is a point-to-point race. The trail is made of pavement, dirt, and crushed stone. The race course will descend about 1400'. The 9:00 am race start is located on the rail trail below First/Front Street in Thomas, WV. The race finish is in Parsons, WV. At 8:00 am, a bus will transport runners from Parsons to the race start in Thomas.
RACE ENTRY WILL CLOSE AT 200 RUNNERS!
Individual Entry Fees:
• Before August 12, 2026 - $60
• After August 12, 2026 - $75
Awards
Custom handmade mugs by MUD Ceramics, Thomas, WV, will be awarded to:
• Overall Top Male and Female finisher - $100 gift certificates
• Top 3 Male finishers in each age group (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
• Top 3 Female finishers in each age group (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
SWAG: Gender specific shirts, speed cup and locally made finishers medallions. Please note: we cannot guarantee shirt size after August 12, but will try to have one that works for you.
Black-Hel Double
Looking for a challenge? In coordination with the West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners' Helvetia 10k Mountain Run, we have the Black-Hel Double! This is a two part racing event. First complete the Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon on Saturday. Then travel to Helvetia on Sunday and finish the 10k Mountain Run. Finishers of both races receive a special hat with the Black-Hel Double logo. Awards will be given out at the conclusion of the Helvetia 10k Mountain Run. No additional purchase necessary. More information about the Helvetia 10k Mountain Run is available at https://www.wvmtr.org/races/helvetia/
RACE WEEKEND DETAILS
Packet Pickup:
Friday evening packet pick up will take place in Thomas, WV from 5:30-7:00 pm at the rail yard. Race day packet pickup will take place at the Mill Race Park in Parsons, WV from 6:45 - 7:45 am.
Shuttle Bus Leaves:
Buses will leave Mill Race Park in Parsons for the starting line in Thomas at 8:00 am. Note: Please board the bus as soon as you can. The bus ride will take approximately 35-45 minutes.
Race Start:
The race will start at 9:00 am just below Tip Top (on State Hwy 32, Thomas, WV 26292), along the rail yard road. This crushed stone road parralles the North Fork Blackwater River and East Street.
Bag Drop Off:
Bags and extra layers you need on the bus can be left in the box at the starting line. They will be under the pavilion in the finishers area for you to pick up after the race.
Aid Stations/Restrooms:
Three Aid stations will be provided along the course. Stations will include water, Skratch hydration, and various energy packed snacks. THIS WILL BE A CUPLESS RACE! It is suggested that each runner carry the cup provided or water bottle, we won’t have cups at the aid stations.
Restrooms are located at the Mill Race Park, Parsons, WV. Portapotties will be provided at the start line.
See you there!
West Virginia's only Marathon/Half Marathon/5K that takes place along the Elk River Trail in Gassaway, WV!
All finishers will receive:
High Quality Race Shirt (guaranteed deadline 08/30)
An awesome finisher medal
Refreshments post race (water, snacks)
Opportunity to run on a flat/fast course
All Packet Pickup will take place on RACE MORNING starting at 6:30AM.
The 2026 FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K is run in honor of the late Special Agent, Jerry Dove, who was killed in the line of duty in Miami, Florida, on April 11, 1986. Jerry was a native West Virginian, and prior to his FBI career, Jerry was attached to the West Virginia State Police as an attorney advisor. The race is dedicated to the memory of SA Jerry Dove and all law enforcement, firefighters, military personnel, and others who were killed while serving in the line of duty. The race is sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizens Academy Alumni Association.
Final details of the race will be official at opening day of registration. Changes may be made prior to opening day.
This is an old school, classic single loop backcountry race. The name is from an on course incident with a rattlesnake. You have to be tough for this 24 mile back country loop in the heart of Dankness…Canaan. This is a fundraiser for Blackwater Bicycle Association. It starts in Davis on River Road Trail to Yellow Birch and then climbs up a virtual creek bed, The Davis Trail (Allegheny Trail) to Plantation Trail . You'll make a right onto Plantation Trail and then a left onto Fire Trail #6 Trail. Make a left onto Canaan Loop Road (Forest Road 13) and enjoy several miles on the gravel to Fire Trail 3. A water station will be there. Descend Fire Trail 3 to Plantation. Take a left onto Plantation back to Davis Trail (Allegheny Trail). Make a right on Davis to descend what you climbed earlier to Blackwater Falls State Park and do Yellow Birch(again) and the River Road Trail back into Davis to the full aid station. If you are a DUO Team, this is where you will tag your partner for the next
leg. After fueling up, you'll tackle the rock tech of Splashdam Trail and will start to feel the hard, slow miles. No rest for the weary as you then climb Hoodoo and descend the Moon Rocks searching for that sweet locals line. Hammer back on Trials Trail. Wet lube and extra chamois cream are recommended! Registration opens at 8:30 at Davis City Park Pavillion. Racers meeting is at 9:45 at Start line. The Start of the race is at 10am at the beginning of the River Road Trail(South side of Rt 32 Bridge/Also Aid Station) Finish is at Camp 70 Trailhead. Post race meal by the fabulous SIRIANNI'S Pizza and FREE t-shirt are included in the race entry at the DAVIS CITY PARK
ROR 2025 SAME COURSE FOR 2026
The DUO class is a just for fun class. There will be no prizes issued for that class, but you will be officially timed and have placing for that class. The reasoning behind that is E bikes are allowed on the second half of the race course.
This race is made possible through permission of the land owners. We would like to thank the West Virginia Land Trust for use of the trails on the Yellow Creek Natural Area that includes the Moon Rocks and Hoodoo Rocks. We thank National Youth Science Academy for use of their land. We thank the U.S. Forest Service for the permit to use Plantation, Fire Trail 6, and Davis Trail and Fire Trail 3. We also want to thank the West Virginia DNR for use of their trails in Blackwater Falls and Little Canaan Wildlife Management Area. We also want to thank Blackwater Bikes for helping with the race and all the amazing volunteers who helped with trail work and putting on the race.
PLEASE BE AT REGISTRATION AT 8:30am at Davis City Park (please park there as well) to sign waiver, pick up your race tag and pick up your free t-shirt. There is a porta potty on site.
PARKING : please park at the Davis Riverfront Park across from the Shop N Save.
Firebolt 5K and Race of 100 Harrys – In-Person & Virtual Options for 2026
You asked, we listened!
Over the years, your feedback has told us loud and clear: you're ready for a break from house-color t-shirts. This year, every participant will receive a Luna Lovegood–inspired race tee, designed to perfectly match this year's brand-new medal — and every shirt will be the same eye-catching color.
Don't worry, house pride is still very much alive! We're introducing house-color bibs so you can proudly represent your house on race day.
We can't wait to bring you fresh excitement this year!
Both the Firebolt 5K and the Race of 100 Harrys offer in-person and virtual options—run your race your way!
✨ And for our youngest wizards and witches:
Every Race of 100 Harrys participant will earn a brand new Luna inspired medal! 🦅 A magical reward for a 1K well run.
In-Person Participants
Join us for the 9th Annual Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys in scenic Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, VA. Gypsy Hill Park offers a fairly flat and fast paved 5k experience. (Just a short walk to the QCMM Festival) Race festivities will begin at 8am on Saturday, September 26th, 2026. We will have free train rides on the Gypsy Hill Express, photo ops at our 9 and ¾ platform, free duck and fish food, and plenty of shade and space to hang out.
Timed Race Only Option
Show up and RUN! Pick up your bib the morning of the event. This option includes your bib and professionally chip timed race - no finishers medal or t-shirt.
Virtual Participants
Will you still get a cool t-shirt? Yes
Will you still receive our iconic finishing medal? Yes
Will you pick your course, day, and time to run? Yes
In September you will receive a package in the mail with your t-shirt and the cool finishers medal.
Upload your run/walk time by 12pm on Saturday, 9/26. The house with the most times uploaded will be awarded house cup points.
Race of 100 Harrys
The Race of 100 Harrys is a fast 1k designed to give young wizards a fun race experience and cool medal designed just for them. Race of 100 Harrys' finishers also receive a Luna inspired medal and t-shirt!
Schedule of Events (times are approximate and subject to change)
9/25/26
12:30pm -6:30pm: In person packet pickup at Blue Ridge CASA, 119 W, Frederick St, Staunton, VA. 24401
9/26/26
8:00am – Welcome and race rules, Stonewall Brigade Bandstand, Constitution Dr, Staunton, VA 24401
8:05am – Race of 100 Harrys and Firebolt 5k participants gather and move to starting lines. Race of 100 Harrys starts as soon as participants are in place at the starting line. Firebolt 5k Participants line the race loop to cheer on the little wizards.
8:10am – 5k participants move to starting line. 5k race starts as soon as participants are in place at the starting line.
8:55am – Closing and awards for top female and male in each age category and Best Male and Female Overall Finishers. Stonewall Brigade Bandstand, Constitution Dr, Staunton, VA 24401
8:15am – 10am – FREE Rides on the Gypsy Express Mini Train! Be sure to visit the Gypsy Express Mini Train for free rides and a very cool 9 ¾ Platform Photo Op.
8:15am – 10am – Pick up a free bag of Duck/Fish Food and head over to the Gypsy Hill Duck Pond. Enjoy feeding ducks, geese, swans and the beautiful koi fish. (bags are first come, first served)
Timed Race Only
A race only option will be available for late registrants. Registration open until sold out. There will be no onsite registration. In-person participants can pick up their race bib on-site the day of the race. No t-shirt or medal will be offered with this option.
In Person Awards
Top Male and Female Finishers in the following age categories: TBD
Race of 100 Harrys
The Gypsy Hill Park loop will not be closed to traffic on the day of the race. Adults are encouraged to complete the race with younger children.
Parking
Parking is available along the Gypsy Hill Park Loop (600 Churchville Ave. Staunton, VA 24401) BEFORE 7:45am. Parking is also available along both sides of Thornrose Ave. (511 Thornrose Ave. Staunton, VA 24401) and near the Thomas D. Howie Memorial Armory, along 116^th Regimental Rd. Staunton, VA 24401
Results
Visit https://www.runroanoke.com/ for timed race results.
Weather
The event is rain or shine. If a serious weather threat prevents us from safely executing the event, medals will be available for pick up on race day from 9am-11am at the Blue Ridge CASA office: 119 W. Frederick St. Staunton, VA 24401
If dangerous weather occurs at the event, a siren will sound, and volunteers will direct participants to the closest shelter. Restrooms and Picnic shelters are located along Constitution Drive.
Where is the festival?
The festival is located in downtown Staunton, which is a flat one-mile walk from Gypsy Hill Park. (Churchville Ave to Central Ave to Beverley Street)
Find Blue Ridge CASA at the QCMM Festival
Free Patronus Game at Ollivanders Wand Shop
Expecto Patronum! Now you can discover your Patronus here at Queen City Mischief and Magic! Visit Ollivanders Wand Shop on Do Good Alley for our free Patronus game. Once your Patronus is revealed, you will be given a collectible Patronus card to keep. Look for the Blue Ridge CASA tent!
Ollivander’s Wand Shop
This is where young wizards and witches come in search of the most essential wizarding item: their wand. At Ollivanders you will find all your favorite Harry Potter Character Wands including: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Severus Snape, Draco Malfoy and all your favorites. These character wands are replicas of the wands seen in the movies and books, designed to resemble the wands that each character used. Open Saturday 10am- 6pm (or sell out) Come early for the best selection. Look for the Blue Ridge CASA tent!
Ollivanders Wand Shop and Patronus Game are staffed by volunteers. All proceeds benefit Blue Ridge CASA for Children, a 501c3 that advocates for abused and neglected children in the Shenandoah Valley.
What else can I expect at the festival?
The city is bustling with magical encounters! Use the SCHED website to plan your entire festival experience. SCHED link coming soon
Questions? Concerns?
Contact: Angela
Are you looking for a way to make a positive impact on your community while staying active and healthy? Look no further than the Run For It program, developed by the Tucker Community Foundation in 2007. This program encourages participation in healthy activities while raising much-needed support and awareness for non-profit organizations, civic organizations, and charities in our ten-county region of West Virginia and Maryland.
Join one of the many teams representing non-profit and charitable organizations and take advantage of three opportunities to raise support through the program: entry fees, team sponsorship, and race day awards. Not only does half of the $12.00 entry fee go towards your chosen cause, but team sponsors can also donate any amount to any number of causes, and all sponsor donations go directly toward your team's cause. Additionally, the Foundation provides initial funding for the race awards purse, and sponsors supplement these awards, resulting in 100% cash awards for teams across numerous categories.
By participating in Run For It, you'll be supporting a wide range of causes that make a difference in our community, including the arts, animal welfare, challenged athletes, charities, churches, civic organizations, community improvement projects, cultural organizations, educational activities, emergency services, environmental causes, historic preservation, hospital and medical programs, libraries and literacy programs, non-profit organizations, parks and recreation, senior citizen programs, Tucker Community Foundation operations, and youth organizations.
The annual Run For It campaign begins on April 1, 2026, and culminates with a 2k walk and 5k walk/run on September 26, 2026, in Davis, WV, during the annual Leaf Peeper's Festival. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make a difference in your community while improving your health. Join a team and start fundraising today!
Embrace the adventure and run wild at the New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run this fall at ACE Adventure Resort! Set against the stunning backdrop of the New River Gorge, runners can choose from three exciting distances: a full marathon, half marathon, or a 5K. Whether you're an experienced trail runner or a first-timer looking to enjoy the scenic beauty, there's a challenge for everyone.
With awesome prizes and awards the competition is fierce! But it’s not just about the race—participants will also enjoy awesome runner perks:
🏕️ Free camping on Friday and Saturday nights
🏅 Finisher medals for all distances
👕 Race shirt to commemorate your run
🌯 Burrito buffet to refuel after crossing the finish line
Come for the run, stay for the adventure, and soak in the thrill of fall at ACE Adventure Resort. This is your chance to experience the wild beauty of the Gorge in one unforgettable race. Ready to Run Wild?
Sign up now and claim your spot!